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Why did the Ottoman and Safavid empires face frequent conflict with each other?

ATheir rulers were often from different branches of one family and competed for leadership roles.
BThey fought repeatedly over territorial expansion in India.
CThey both wanted to monopolize trade networks in Africa and Asia.
DThe population of one empire was largely Sunni Muslim while the population of the other was mostly Shi'a.

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One of the reasons why the Ottoman and Safavid empires faced frequent conflict with each other is that "c. They both wanted to monopolize trade networks in Africa and Asia", since these were the two major powers in the region. 

misteraddles

The answer is C, I had it on the test. Hope this helps :D

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